How to Install Werf on OpenBSD

Werf is a powerful CLI tool for developing and deploying applications with GitOps. It automates building, testing, and deploying applications using Docker images. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Werf on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure that you have the following:

Installing Werf

  1. Open a terminal window and switch to the root user:

    su -
    
  2. Install the latest release of Werf via curl:

    curl https://dl.bintray.com/werf/main/stable/latest/werf-openbsd-amd64-stable -o /usr/local/bin/werf
    
  3. Set the appropriate permissions for the Werf binary:

    chmod +x /usr/local/bin/werf
    
  4. Test the installation by running the following command:

    werf version
    

    You should see the Werf version number displayed in the terminal.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Werf on OpenBSD. You can now use it to automate your application deployment processes.

Updating Werf

To update Werf to the latest version, simply run the following command:

werf self-update

This will download the latest release of Werf and replace the existing binary on your system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Werf on OpenBSD. You should now be able to use Werf to develop and deploy your applications with ease. If you encounter any problems during the installation process, consult the Werf documentation for troubleshooting tips.

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